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chef

шеф-повар

professional cook

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈʃef/
EN-US/ə ˈʃɛf/
RU[ˈʂef pɐˈvar]
chef

chef with Russian translation

chef usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant.

Шеф-повар составил новое меню для ресторана.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The chef tasted the sauce and smiled.

Шеф-повар попробовал соус и улыбнулся.

chef synonyms

🇬🇧en

Основной термин «шеф-повар» — общий нейтральный термин для профессионального повара, часто руководителя кухни.

B1Very Often

The chef prepared a special tasting menu for guests.

🇬🇧en

«Повар» — более общий термин; может означать как профессионала, так и домашнего повара; менее статусный, чем «шеф-повар».

B1Very Often

She's a great cook who makes simple, comforting meals.

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Questions about this word

What does chef mean?

professional cook

How do you pronounce chef?

chef is pronounced as /ˈʃef/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is chef used in a sentence?

The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant. Translation: Шеф-повар составил новое меню для ресторана.

Is chef part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, chef (шеф-повар) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is chef part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, chef (шеф-повар) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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